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2. Check Air Cleaner
Check air filter for dirt. Clean as required. Follow Engine Manual
Maintenance Schedule.
3. Check Engine Fuel and Crankcase Oil
Check and add fuel if required. Check that engine crankcase oil is
full. Follow Engine Manual Maintenance Schedule.
4. Check Tire Pressure
5. Check Hydraulic Fluid Level
6. Adjust Seat
Be sure all controls can be reached safely from operator’s
position.
7. Set Cutting Height
Make sure the deck is set to the correct cutting height.
STOPPING IN AN EMERGENCY
The unit can be stopped immediately at any time by turning the
ignition key to the "Off" position.
STARTING AND SHUT OFF
To start the engine:
1. Make sure the steering levers are in neutral.
2. Put the PTO switch in the “Off” position.
3. Engage parking brake.
4. If the engine is cold, move the choke control to the “On”
position. If the engine is warm or hot, do not use choke.
5. Move the throttle to 3/4 “Fast” position. See Engine Manual
for detailed instructions.
6. Put the ignition key in the switch and turn it to the “Start”
position.
7. As soon as the engine starts, release the key.
8. Move the choke control to the “Off” position from the
“Choke” position. Wait until the engine is running smoothly
before operation.
To stop the engine:
1. Bring the steering levers to neutral. Disengage the PTO
and engage the parking brake.
2. Move the throttle lever to the “Slow” position.
3. Turn the ignition key to the “Off” position.
TO MOW WITH
UNIT
Operate the unit only when seated in the operator’s position.
1. Start the engine. Let the engine warm until it is running
smoothly.
2. Release parking brake.
3. Bring the steering levers to neutral.
4. Slow the engine down to about 3/4 speed.
5. Turn ON the PTO switch to engage the mower.
IMPORTANT: Never engage the PTO if the mower is plugged
with grass or other material. This may cause damage to the
electric clutch.
6. Move throttle control to fast.
7. Move the steering levers forward to obtain a slow ground
speed.
8. To disengage the mower, move the PTO switch to the “Off”
position.
9. When you know how to operate the unit, select a speed
appropriate to your mowing conditions.
PARKING
To park the unit:
1. Bring the steering levers to neutral. Turn off PTO.
2. Move the throttle lever to the “Slow” position.
3. Engage the parking brake.
4. Lower the attachment.
5. Turn the ignition key to the “Off” position and remove the
key.
MOVING THE
UNIT WITH THE ENGINE OFF
IMPORTANT: Never tow unit.
1. Shut OFF engine.
2. Place seat in the service position (See Service Position on
page 14).
3. Turn right and left bypass valve levers counter clockwise
1/2 turn (Figure 5).
4. Disengage parking brake.
5. Push unit to desired location.
6. Engage parking brake.
7. Turn bypass valve levers clockwise 1/2 turn.
CAUTION: Read entire Owner/Operator Manual, Clutch
Manual, and Engine Manual first. DO NOT attempt to
start engine at this time.
WARNING: Move the steering control levers slowly
and keep the throttle control lever at slow speed until
you learn how to operate the unit.
WARNING: Do not bypass transmission when on a
slope.
Figure 5
1. Left Bypass Valve Lever
2. Right Bypass Valve Lever
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